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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 306.66 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 306.66 and 113.33 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 306.66 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/306.66 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 306.66 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 34,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753.78/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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