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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 308.01 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 308.01 and 68.41 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 308.01 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/308.01 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 308.01 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 21,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070.96/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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