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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.56 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.56 and 97 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.56 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.56 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.56 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 29,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,833.32/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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