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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.23 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.23 and 97.22 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.23 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.23 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.23 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 29,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,966.12/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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