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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 307.76 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 307.76 and 118.56 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 307.76 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/307.76 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 307.76 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 36,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488.03/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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