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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 308.48 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 308.48 and 162.09 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 308.48 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/308.48 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 308.48 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 50,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,000.71/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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