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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 307.55 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 307.55 and 76.82 is: 115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 307.55 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/307.55 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 307.55 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 23,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624.45/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.15

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