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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 307.95 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 307.95 and 97.32 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 307.95 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/307.95 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 307.95 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 29,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969.69/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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