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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 306.59 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 306.59 and 76.08 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 306.59 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/306.59 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 306.59 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 23,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.37/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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