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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 307.70 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 307.70 and 114.04 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 307.70 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/307.70 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 307.70 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 35,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088.00/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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