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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 307.21 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 307.21 and 76.58 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 307.21 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/307.21 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 307.21 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 23,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,526.14/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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