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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 307.68 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 307.68 and 108.92 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 307.68 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/307.68 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 307.68 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 33,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512.51/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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