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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.19 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.19 and 75.51 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.19 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.19 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.19 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 23,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271.43/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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