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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 308.43 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 308.43 and 114.23 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 308.43 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/308.43 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 308.43 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 35,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230.42/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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