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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 308.87 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 308.87 and 59.67 is: 89.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 308.87 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/308.87 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 308.87 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 18,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.97/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.50

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