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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.32 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.32 and 97.44 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.32 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.32 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.32 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 30,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042.70/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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