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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 307.03 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 307.03 and 113.28 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 307.03 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/307.03 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 307.03 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 34,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780.77/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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