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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.67 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.67 and 75.09 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.67 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.67 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.67 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 23,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101.98/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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