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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 307.94 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 307.94 and 107.90 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 307.94 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/307.94 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 307.94 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 33,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,226.73/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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