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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 309.19 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 309.19 and 114.80 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 309.19 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/309.19 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 309.19 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 35,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,495.01/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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