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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 307.98 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 307.98 and 109.16 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 307.98 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/307.98 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 307.98 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 33,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619.10/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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