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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 307.73 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 307.73 and 68.27 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 307.73 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/307.73 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 307.73 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 21,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008.51/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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