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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 309 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 309 and 61.68 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 309 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/309 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 309 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 19,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059.12/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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