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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.28 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.28 and 95.77 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.28 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.28 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.28 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 29,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523.98/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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