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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.72 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.72 and 109.54 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.72 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.72 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.72 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 33,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817.19/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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