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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.72 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.72 and 68.27 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.72 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.72 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.72 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 21,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008.04/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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