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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 308 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 308 and 61.10 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 308 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/308 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 308 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 18,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,818.80/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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