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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 308.36 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 308.36 and 77.23 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 308.36 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/308.36 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 308.36 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 23,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814.64/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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