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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.82 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.82 and 68.22 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.82 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.82 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.82 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 20,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999.48/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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