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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.10 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.10 and 109.28 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.10 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.10 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.10 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 33,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.17/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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