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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 308.81 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 308.81 and 114.69 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 308.81 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/308.81 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 308.81 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 35,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417.42/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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