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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.38 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.38 and 96.86 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.38 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.38 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.38 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 29,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772.83/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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