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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 307.86 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 307.86 and 68.30 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 307.86 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/307.86 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 307.86 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 21,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027.64/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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