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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 306.89 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 306.89 and 113.22 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 306.89 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/306.89 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 306.89 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 34,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,746.37/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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