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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.76 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.76 and 109.60 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.76 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.76 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.76 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 33,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,840.10/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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