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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 308.87 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 308.87 and 68.95 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 308.87 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/308.87 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 308.87 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 21,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296.89/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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