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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 307.86 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 307.86 and 97.12 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 307.86 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/307.86 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 307.86 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 29,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,899.36/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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