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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 308.87 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 308.87 and 61.63 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 308.87 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/308.87 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 308.87 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 19,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033.81/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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