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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 308.16 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 308.16 and 95.79 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 308.16 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/308.16 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 308.16 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 29,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.65/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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