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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.93 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.93 and 75.92 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.93 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.93 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.93 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 23,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452.04/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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