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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.94 and 77.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.94 and 77.02 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.94 = 77.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.94 = 77.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.94 × 77.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 23,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717.54/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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