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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 307.66 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 307.66 and 96.82 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 307.66 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/307.66 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 307.66 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 29,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.64/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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