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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.16 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.16 and 114.48 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.16 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.16 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.16 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 35,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278.16/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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