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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 308.25 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 308.25 and 68.56 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 308.25 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/308.25 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 308.25 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 21,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.62/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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