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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.07 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.07 and 61.06 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.07 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.07 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.07 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 18,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,810.75/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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