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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 308.90 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 308.90 and 61.66 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 308.90 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/308.90 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 308.90 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 19,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046.77/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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