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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 309.80 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 309.80 and 114.10 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 309.80 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/309.80 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 309.80 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 35,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347.69/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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