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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.70 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.70 and 108.81 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.70 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.70 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.70 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 33,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,480.84/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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