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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 308.14 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 308.14 and 61.16 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 308.14 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/308.14 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 308.14 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 18,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844.15/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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