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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.84 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.84 and 113.50 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.84 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.84 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.84 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 34,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826.34/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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