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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.67 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.67 and 97.59 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.67 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.67 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.67 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 30,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123.11/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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