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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 308.28 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 308.28 and 68.59 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 308.28 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/308.28 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 308.28 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 21,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144.93/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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