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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.73 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.73 and 95.47 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.73 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.73 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.73 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 29,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,378.98/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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