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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.16 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.16 and 97.20 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.16 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.16 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.16 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 29,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,953.15/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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