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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.63 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.63 and 113.27 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.63 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.63 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.63 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 34,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,730.45/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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