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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 309.24 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 309.24 and 114.73 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 309.24 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/309.24 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 309.24 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 35,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479.11/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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