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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 308.06 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 308.06 and 77.12 is: 115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 308.06 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/308.06 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 308.06 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 23,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757.59/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.69

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