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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 307.75 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 307.75 and 68.18 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 307.75 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/307.75 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 307.75 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 20,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.52/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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