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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 308 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 308 and 75.36 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 308 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/308 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 308 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 23,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210.88/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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