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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 307.98 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 307.98 and 114.25 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 307.98 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/307.98 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 307.98 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 35,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186.72/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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