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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.69 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.69 and 108.19 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.69 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.69 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.69 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 33,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395.09/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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