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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.35 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.35 and 96.87 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.35 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.35 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.35 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 29,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772.99/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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