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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.88 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.88 and 114.53 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.88 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.88 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.88 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 35,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.48/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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