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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 307.88 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 307.88 and 68.41 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 307.88 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/307.88 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 307.88 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 21,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060.96/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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