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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.44 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.44 and 61.37 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.44 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.44 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.44 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 18,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928.96/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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