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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.76 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.76 and 68.20 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.76 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.76 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.76 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 20,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989.23/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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