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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.78 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.78 and 124.66 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.78 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.78 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.78 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 38,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,492.51/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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