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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 307.82 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 307.82 and 96.95 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 307.82 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/307.82 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 307.82 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 29,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.13/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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