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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.88 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.88 and 61.01 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.88 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.88 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.88 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 18,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.76/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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