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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.28 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.28 and 162.04 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.28 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.28 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.28 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 49,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791.65/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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