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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 308.50 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 308.50 and 61.38 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 308.50 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/308.50 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 308.50 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 18,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.73/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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