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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.61, 306.92 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.61, 306.92 and 113.35 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.61 : 306.92 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.61/306.92 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.61x = 306.92 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.61x = 34,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,789.38/204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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