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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 308.49 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 308.49 and 68.80 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 308.49 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/308.49 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 308.49 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 21,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224.11/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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