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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.78 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.78 and 114.53 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.78 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.78 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.78 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 35,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,362.46/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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