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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 307.94 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 307.94 and 109.11 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 307.94 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/307.94 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 307.94 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 33,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,598.79/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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