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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 308.31 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 308.31 and 114.44 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 308.31 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/308.31 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 308.31 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 35,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.89/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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