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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.61 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.61 and 114.53 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.61 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.61 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.61 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 35,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.56/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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