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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 307.96 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 307.96 and 68.34 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 307.96 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/307.96 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 307.96 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 21,044.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044.56/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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