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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.55 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.55 and 61.44 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.55 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.55 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.55 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 18,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957.31/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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