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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 308.53 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 308.53 and 97.45 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 308.53 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/308.53 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 308.53 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 30,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,067.61/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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