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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 308.31 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 308.31 and 68.58 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 308.31 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/308.31 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 308.31 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 21,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143.90/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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