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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.05 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.05 and 75.75 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.05 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.05 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.05 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 23,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.91/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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