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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 308.68 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 308.68 and 114.41 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 308.68 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/308.68 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 308.68 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 35,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,316.08/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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