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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 307.98 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 307.98 and 61.04 is: 91.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 307.98 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/307.98 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 307.98 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 18,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799.87/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.57

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