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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 308.33 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 308.33 and 97.25 is: 145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 308.33 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/308.33 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 308.33 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 29,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983.79/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.92

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