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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.36 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.36 and 75.54 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.36 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.36 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.36 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 23,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291.59/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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