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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 307.45 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 307.45 and 68.08 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 307.45 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/307.45 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 307.45 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 20,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931.67/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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