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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.44 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.44 and 114.56 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.44 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.44 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.44 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 35,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334.31/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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