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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.68 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.68 and 68.81 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.68 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.68 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.68 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 21,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.56/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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