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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.81 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.81 and 68.93 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.81 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.81 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.81 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 21,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.38/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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