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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.40 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.40 and 97.54 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.40 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.40 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.40 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 30,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,081.34/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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