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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.73 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.73 and 114.55 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.73 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.73 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.73 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 35,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363.99/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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