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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.15 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.15 and 114.82 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.15 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.15 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.15 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 35,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,495.83/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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