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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 309.04 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 309.04 and 109.76 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 309.04 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/309.04 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 309.04 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 33,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920.23/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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