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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 308.44 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 308.44 and 114.52 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 308.44 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/308.44 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 308.44 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 35,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322.55/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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