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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 308.58 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 308.58 and 77.50 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 308.58 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/308.58 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 308.58 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 23,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914.95/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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