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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.32 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.32 and 114.90 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.32 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.32 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.32 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 35,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.46/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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