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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.34 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.34 and 75.58 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.34 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.34 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.34 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 23,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303.57/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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