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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 309.06 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 309.06 and 114.78 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 309.06 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/309.06 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 309.06 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 35,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473.91/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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