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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 306.57 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 306.57 and 113.29 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 306.57 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/306.57 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 306.57 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 34,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.32/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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