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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 309.55 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 309.55 and 76.38 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 309.55 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/309.55 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 309.55 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 23,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643.43/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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