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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.28 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.28 and 108.11 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.28 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.28 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.28 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 33,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.22/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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