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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 308.97 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 308.97 and 114.90 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 308.97 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/308.97 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 308.97 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 35,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.65/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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