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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 308.01 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 308.01 and 61.05 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 308.01 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/308.01 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 308.01 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 18,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.71/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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