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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.32 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.32 and 75.55 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.32 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.32 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.32 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 23,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293.20/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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