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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 308.71 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 308.71 and 96.08 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 308.71 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/308.71 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 308.71 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 29,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660.86/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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