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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.60 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.60 and 68.76 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.60 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.60 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.60 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 21,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.34/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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