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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.89 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.89 and 68.33 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.89 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.89 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.89 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 21,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036.33/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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