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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 308.26 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 308.26 and 114.14 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 308.26 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/308.26 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 308.26 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 35,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184.80/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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