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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.71 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.71 and 115.08 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.71 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.71 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.71 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 35,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525.33/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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