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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 305.98 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 305.98 and 111.63 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 305.98 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/305.98 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 305.98 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 34,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156.55/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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