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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.52 and 74.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.52 and 74.98 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.52 = 74.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.52 = 74.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.52 × 74.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 23,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059.22/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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