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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.74 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.74 and 68.29 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.74 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.74 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.74 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 21,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015.56/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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