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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 308.62 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 308.62 and 114.40 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 308.62 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/308.62 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 308.62 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 35,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306.13/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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