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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.18 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.18 and 102.86 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.18 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.18 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.18 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 31,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699.39/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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