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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.94 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.94 and 68.36 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.94 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.94 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.94 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 21,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050.78/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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