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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 308.04 and 97.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 308.04 and 97.00 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 308.04 = 97.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/308.04 = 97.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 308.04 × 97.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 29,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878.75/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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