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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 308.88 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 308.88 and 68.96 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 308.88 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/308.88 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 308.88 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 21,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300.36/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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