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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 307.64 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 307.64 and 107.76 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 307.64 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/307.64 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 307.64 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 33,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152.86/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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