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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 308.08 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 308.08 and 97.09 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 308.08 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/308.08 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 308.08 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 29,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911.00/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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