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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 309.10 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 309.10 and 114.75 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 309.10 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/309.10 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 309.10 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 35,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.23/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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