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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 308.71 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 308.71 and 68.87 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 308.71 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/308.71 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 308.71 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 21,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.86/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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