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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 308.38 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 308.38 and 124.60 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 308.38 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/308.38 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 308.38 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 38,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424.15/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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