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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 308.07 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 308.07 and 61.13 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 308.07 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/308.07 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 308.07 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 18,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832.32/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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