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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.37 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.37 and 68.67 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.37 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.37 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.37 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 21,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.77/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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