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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 308.75 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 308.75 and 124.76 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 308.75 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/308.75 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 308.75 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 38,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520.27/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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