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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.88 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.88 and 60.97 is: 91.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.88 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.88 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.88 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 18,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771.44/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.45

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