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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 305.93 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 305.93 and 113.24 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 305.93 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/305.93 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 305.93 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 34,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,641.42/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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