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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.82 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.82 and 107.87 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.82 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.82 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.82 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 33,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203.27/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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