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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 307.40 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 307.40 and 75.02 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 307.40 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/307.40 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 307.40 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 23,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061.15/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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