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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.71 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.71 and 95.60 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.71 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.71 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.71 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 29,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415.54/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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