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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.68 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.68 and 59.55 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.68 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.68 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.68 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 18,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381.89/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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