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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.62 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.62 and 76.86 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.62 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.62 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.62 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 23,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643.67/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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