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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 306.77 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 306.77 and 72.76 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 306.77 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/306.77 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 306.77 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 22,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319.58/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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