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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.65 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.65 and 61.49 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.65 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.65 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.65 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 18,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.62/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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