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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.45 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.45 and 68.63 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.45 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.45 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.45 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 21,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167.04/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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