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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.76 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.76 and 101.62 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.76 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.76 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.76 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 31,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,376.19/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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