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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 308.26 and 114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 308.26 and 114.79 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 308.26 = 114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/308.26 = 114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 308.26 × 114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 35,385.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385.17/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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