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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.42 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.42 and 61.35 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.42 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.42 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.42 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 18,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.57/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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