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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 308.03 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 308.03 and 68.41 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 308.03 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/308.03 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 308.03 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 21,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072.33/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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