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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.26 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.26 and 108.03 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.26 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.26 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.26 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 33,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301.33/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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