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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.00 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.00 and 95.61 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.00 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.00 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.00 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 29,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448.41/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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