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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.28 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.28 and 77.28 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.28 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.28 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.28 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 23,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.88/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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