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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 308.17 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 308.17 and 75.45 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 308.17 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/308.17 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 308.17 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 23,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251.43/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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