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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 308.87 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 308.87 and 67.11 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 308.87 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/308.87 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 308.87 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 20,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728.27/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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