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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.25, 307.65 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.25, 307.65 and 68.19 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.25 : 307.65 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.25/307.65 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.25x = 307.65 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.25x = 20,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.55/205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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