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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.72 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.72 and 97.64 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.72 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.72 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.72 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 30,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143.42/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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