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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 309.89 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 309.89 and 114.16 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 309.89 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/309.89 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 309.89 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 35,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.92/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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