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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 308.22 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 308.22 and 75.48 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 308.22 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/308.22 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 308.22 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 23,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263.57/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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