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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 308.68 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 308.68 and 114.44 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 308.68 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/308.68 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 308.68 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 35,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,325.34/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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