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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 308.06 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 308.06 and 114.05 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 308.06 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/308.06 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 308.06 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 35,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134.24/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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