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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.63 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.63 and 97.50 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.63 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.63 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.63 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 30,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091.43/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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