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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.76 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.76 and 124.80 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.76 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.76 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.76 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 38,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.25/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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