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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 309.26 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 309.26 and 165.30 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 309.26 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/309.26 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 309.26 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 51,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,120.68/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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