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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 308.00 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 308.00 and 114.04 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 308.00 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/308.00 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 308.00 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 35,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124.99/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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