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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 307.22 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 307.22 and 113.61 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 307.22 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/307.22 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 307.22 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 34,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.54/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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