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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 307.76 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 307.76 and 97.04 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 307.76 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/307.76 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 307.76 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 29,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863.01/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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