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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 308.95 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 308.95 and 61.79 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 308.95 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/308.95 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 308.95 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 19,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088.48/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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