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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.52 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.52 and 97.41 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.52 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.52 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.52 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 30,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052.93/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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