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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.64 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.64 and 114.52 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.64 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.64 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.64 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 35,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345.45/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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