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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 308.45 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 308.45 and 109.42 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 308.45 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/308.45 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 308.45 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 33,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750.60/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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