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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.22 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.22 and 97.35 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.22 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.22 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.22 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 30,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005.22/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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