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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.23 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.23 and 114.10 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.23 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.23 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.23 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 35,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.94/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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