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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.13 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.13 and 97.22 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.13 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.13 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.13 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 29,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956.40/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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