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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.39 and 61.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.39 and 61.31 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.39 = 61.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.39 = 61.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.39 × 61.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 18,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,908.20/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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