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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.60 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.60 and 114.40 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.60 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.60 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.60 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 35,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.84/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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