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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 307.98 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 307.98 and 95.64 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 307.98 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/307.98 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 307.98 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 29,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455.21/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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