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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.66 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.66 and 95.61 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.66 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.66 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.66 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 29,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415.37/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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