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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.40 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.40 and 77.40 is: 116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.40 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.40 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.40 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 23,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870.16/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.12

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