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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 308.88 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 308.88 and 114.70 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 308.88 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/308.88 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 308.88 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 35,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.54/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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