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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.69 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.69 and 66.35 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.69 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.69 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.69 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 20,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.23/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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