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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.42 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.42 and 75.61 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.42 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.42 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.42 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 23,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319.64/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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