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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.84 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.84 and 109.72 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.84 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.84 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.84 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 33,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,885.92/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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