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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 306.77 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 306.77 and 113.39 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 306.77 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/306.77 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 306.77 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 34,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784.65/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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