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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 307.73 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 307.73 and 75.20 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 307.73 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/307.73 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 307.73 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 23,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139.95/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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