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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.67 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.67 and 77.44 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.67 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.67 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.67 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 23,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.34/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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