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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 309 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 309 and 97.69 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 309 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/309 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 309 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 30,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,186.21/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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