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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 308.99 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 308.99 and 61.71 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 308.99 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/308.99 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 308.99 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 19,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067.77/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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