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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.74 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.74 and 68.20 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.74 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.74 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.74 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 20,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987.35/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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