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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.06 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.06 and 95.70 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.06 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.06 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.06 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 29,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,482.38/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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