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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.67 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.67 and 77.44 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.67 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.67 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.67 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 23,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.63/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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