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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.20 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.20 and 114.76 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.20 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.20 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.20 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 35,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483.86/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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