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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.49 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.49 and 75.02 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.49 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.49 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.49 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 23,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,065.99/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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