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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 308.69 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 308.69 and 165.39 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 308.69 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/308.69 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 308.69 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 51,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054.15/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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