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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.40 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.40 and 95.88 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.40 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.40 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.40 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 29,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568.86/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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