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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 308.66 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 308.66 and 97.50 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 308.66 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/308.66 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 308.66 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 30,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093.86/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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