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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 308.57 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 308.57 and 114.74 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 308.57 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/308.57 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 308.57 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 35,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403.21/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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