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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 308.14 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 308.14 and 68.49 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 308.14 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/308.14 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 308.14 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 21,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.34/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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