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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 308.76 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 308.76 and 61.59 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 308.76 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/308.76 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 308.76 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 19,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014.98/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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