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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 307.63 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 307.63 and 68.18 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 307.63 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/307.63 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 307.63 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 20,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.50/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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