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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 308.07 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 308.07 and 114.26 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 308.07 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/308.07 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 308.07 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 35,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.54/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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