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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.33 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.33 and 68.60 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.33 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.33 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.33 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 21,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.55/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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