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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.82 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.82 and 113.40 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.82 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.82 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.82 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 34,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,793.53/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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