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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 308.73 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 308.73 and 114.38 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 308.73 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/308.73 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 308.73 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 35,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.54/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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