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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.46 and 64.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.46 and 64.91 is: 97.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.46 = 64.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.46 = 64.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.46 × 64.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 20,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.76/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.36

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