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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.78 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.78 and 76.28 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.78 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.78 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.78 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 23,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.18/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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