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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 308.34 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 308.34 and 97.29 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 308.34 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/308.34 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 308.34 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 29,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.40/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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