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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 308.79 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 308.79 and 114.81 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 308.79 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/308.79 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 308.79 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 35,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452.18/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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