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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.00, 309.18 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.00, 309.18 and 114.74 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.00 : 309.18 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.00/309.18 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.00x = 309.18 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.00x = 35,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473.77/206.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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