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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 308.12 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 308.12 and 95.77 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 308.12 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/308.12 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 308.12 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 29,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,508.65/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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