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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.41 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.41 and 114.80 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.41 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.41 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.41 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 35,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521.33/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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