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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.43 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.43 and 103.01 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.43 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.43 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.43 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 31,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769.83/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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