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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 308.88 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 308.88 and 114.89 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 308.88 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/308.88 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 308.88 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 35,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,485.68/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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