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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 308.48 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 308.48 and 97.34 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 308.48 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/308.48 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 308.48 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 30,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025.41/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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