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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.33 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.33 and 68.58 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.33 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.33 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.33 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 21,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144.93/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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