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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 306.48 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 306.48 and 112.94 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 306.48 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/306.48 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 306.48 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 34,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613.85/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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