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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 308.12 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 308.12 and 68.46 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 308.12 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/308.12 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 308.12 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 21,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.07/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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