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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.64 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.64 and 113.05 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.64 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.64 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.64 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 34,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,663.82/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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