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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 308 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 308 and 97.16 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 308 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/308 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 308 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 29,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925.28/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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