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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 308.12 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 308.12 and 68.49 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 308.12 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/308.12 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 308.12 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 21,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103.14/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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