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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 309.13 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 309.13 and 114.62 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 309.13 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/309.13 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 309.13 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 35,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,431.08/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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