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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.38 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.38 and 113.06 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.38 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.38 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.38 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 34,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,637.23/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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