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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 308.97 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 308.97 and 97.73 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 308.97 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/308.97 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 308.97 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 30,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194.09/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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