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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 307.97 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 307.97 and 68.38 is: 102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 307.97 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/307.97 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 307.97 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 21,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057.11/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.55

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