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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 307.20 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 307.20 and 76.56 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 307.20 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/307.20 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 307.20 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 23,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.23/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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