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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.82 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.82 and 53.88 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.82 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.82 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.82 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 16,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.22/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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