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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 307.85 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 307.85 and 68.29 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 307.85 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/307.85 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 307.85 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 21,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023.08/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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