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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 308.57 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 308.57 and 114.33 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 308.57 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/308.57 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 308.57 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 35,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278.24/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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