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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.22 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.22 and 76.52 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.22 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.22 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.22 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 23,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508.47/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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