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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 307.07 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 307.07 and 76.38 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 307.07 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/307.07 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 307.07 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 23,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,454.01/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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