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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 306.76 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 306.76 and 76.26 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 306.76 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/306.76 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 306.76 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 23,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393.52/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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