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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.27 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.27 and 114.11 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.27 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.27 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.27 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 35,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176.59/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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