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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 308.09 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 308.09 and 114.40 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 308.09 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/308.09 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 308.09 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 35,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245.50/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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