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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 308.76 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 308.76 and 68.90 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 308.76 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/308.76 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 308.76 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 21,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274.08/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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