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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 306.54 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 306.54 and 113.30 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 306.54 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/306.54 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 306.54 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 34,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.75/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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