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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.33 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.33 and 59.30 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.33 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.33 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.33 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 18,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.55/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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