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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.87 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.87 and 113.06 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.87 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.87 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.87 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 34,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.72/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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