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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.70 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.70 and 61.51 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.70 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.70 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.70 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 18,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,988.14/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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