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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 308.86 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 308.86 and 68.95 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 308.86 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/308.86 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 308.86 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 21,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295.55/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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