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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.12 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.12 and 160.37 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.12 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.12 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.12 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 49,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410.86/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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