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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 308.43 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 308.43 and 114.50 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 308.43 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/308.43 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 308.43 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 35,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.24/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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