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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.88 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.88 and 103.14 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.88 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.88 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.88 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 31,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,857.88/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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