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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 308.75 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 308.75 and 97.66 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 308.75 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/308.75 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 308.75 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 30,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.53/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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