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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 305.92 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 305.92 and 112.83 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 305.92 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/305.92 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 305.92 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 34,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516.95/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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