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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.43 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.43 and 114.21 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.43 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.43 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.43 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 35,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.79/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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