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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.10 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.10 and 97.08 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.10 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.10 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.10 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 29,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910.35/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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