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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.13 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.13 and 73.65 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.13 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.13 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.13 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 22,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692.23/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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