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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.36 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.36 and 113.48 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.36 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.36 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.36 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 34,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879.21/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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