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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.78 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.78 and 68.26 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.78 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.78 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.78 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 21,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.08/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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