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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 308.38 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 308.38 and 68.65 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 308.38 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/308.38 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 308.38 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 21,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169.67/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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