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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 309.12 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 309.12 and 97.76 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 309.12 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/309.12 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 309.12 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 30,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,219.57/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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