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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.87 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.87 and 97.65 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.87 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.87 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.87 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 30,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160.67/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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