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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 308.23 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 308.23 and 116.49 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 308.23 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/308.23 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 308.23 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 35,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,905.71/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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