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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 308.36 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 308.36 and 97.42 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 308.36 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/308.36 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 308.36 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 30,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.40/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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