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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 308.85 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 308.85 and 75.92 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 308.85 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/308.85 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 308.85 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 23,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446.35/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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