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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 308.92 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 308.92 and 68.97 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 308.92 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/308.92 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 308.92 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 21,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,304.50/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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