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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.62 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.62 and 97.34 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.62 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.62 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.62 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 30,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041.07/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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