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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 308.44 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 308.44 and 114.22 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 308.44 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/308.44 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 308.44 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 35,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230.02/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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