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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.35 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.35 and 68.56 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.35 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.35 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.35 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 21,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.48/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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