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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.88 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.88 and 114.66 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.88 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.88 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.88 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 35,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416.18/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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