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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.70 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.70 and 114.52 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.70 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.70 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.70 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 35,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352.32/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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