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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 306.86 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 306.86 and 113.49 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 306.86 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/306.86 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 306.86 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 34,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,824.97/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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