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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 307.94 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 307.94 and 77 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 307.94 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/307.94 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 307.94 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 23,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711.38/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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