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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.63 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.63 and 113.03 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.63 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.63 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.63 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 34,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.86/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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