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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.79 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.79 and 68.92 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.79 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.79 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.79 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 21,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.03/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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