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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.48 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.48 and 103.07 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.48 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.48 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.48 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 31,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,795.29/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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