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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.51 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.51 and 68.75 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.51 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.51 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.51 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 21,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208.69/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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