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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 306.36 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 306.36 and 113.04 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 306.36 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/306.36 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 306.36 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 34,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630.93/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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