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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 307.80 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 307.80 and 76.92 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 307.80 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/307.80 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 307.80 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 23,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675.98/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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