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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 308 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 308 and 68.42 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 308 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/308 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 308 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 21,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.82/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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