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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.40 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.40 and 96.84 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.40 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.40 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.40 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 29,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768.62/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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