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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 308.28 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 308.28 and 75.56 is: 113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 308.28 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/308.28 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 308.28 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 23,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294.71/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.27

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