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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 308.45 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 308.45 and 97.58 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 308.45 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/308.45 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 308.45 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 30,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098.55/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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