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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 307.64 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 307.64 and 76.75 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 307.64 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/307.64 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 307.64 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 23,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,611.37/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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