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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 306.33 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 306.33 and 76 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 306.33 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/306.33 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 306.33 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 23,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281.08/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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