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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.86 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.86 and 114.50 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.86 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.86 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.86 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 35,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364.96/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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