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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.69 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.69 and 68.79 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.69 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.69 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.69 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 21,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.79/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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