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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.98 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.98 and 68.48 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.98 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.98 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.98 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 21,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.68/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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