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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 309.69 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 309.69 and 114.84 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 309.69 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/309.69 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 309.69 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 35,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.80/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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