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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 306.36 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 306.36 and 113.03 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 306.36 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/306.36 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 306.36 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 34,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.34/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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