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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 308.31 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 308.31 and 97.24 is: 145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 308.31 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/308.31 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 308.31 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 29,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980.06/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.92

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