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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.85 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.85 and 124.74 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.85 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.85 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.85 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 38,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525.95/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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