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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.39 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.39 and 113.09 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.39 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.39 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.39 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 34,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649.65/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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