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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.45 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.45 and 75.60 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.45 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.45 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.45 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 23,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.05/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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