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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 307.44 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 307.44 and 96.69 is: 144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 307.44 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/307.44 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 307.44 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 29,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725.89/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.92

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