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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.36 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.36 and 75.59 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.36 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.36 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.36 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 23,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309.89/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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