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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.56 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.56 and 51.65 is: 77.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.56 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.56 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.56 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 15,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,935.45/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.46

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