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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 308.85 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 308.85 and 114.77 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 308.85 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/308.85 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 308.85 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 35,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447.06/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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