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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 308.97 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 308.97 and 69.12 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 308.97 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/308.97 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 308.97 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 21,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,356.01/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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