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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 307.96 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 307.96 and 97.04 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 307.96 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/307.96 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 307.96 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 29,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884.97/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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