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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.69 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.69 and 97.43 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.69 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.69 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.69 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 30,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073.64/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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