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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.38 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.38 and 114.84 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.38 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.38 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.38 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 35,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528.63/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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