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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.66 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.66 and 113.11 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.66 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.66 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.66 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 34,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.31/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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