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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.78 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.78 and 97.53 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.78 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.78 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.78 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 30,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.83/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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