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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.28 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.28 and 68.58 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.28 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.28 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.28 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 21,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141.84/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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