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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 307.83 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 307.83 and 68.23 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 307.83 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/307.83 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 307.83 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 21,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002.90/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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