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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 309.02 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 309.02 and 103.29 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 309.02 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/309.02 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 309.02 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 31,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,918.68/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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