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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 307.45 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 307.45 and 76.69 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 307.45 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/307.45 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 307.45 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 23,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577.67/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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