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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.93 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.93 and 120.38 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.93 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.93 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.93 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 37,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186.85/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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