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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 308.54 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 308.54 and 96.21 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 308.54 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/308.54 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 308.54 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 29,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.15/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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