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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.44 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.44 and 118.32 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.44 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.44 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.44 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 36,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,376.30/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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