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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.25 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.25 and 114.18 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.25 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.25 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.25 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 35,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.99/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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