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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 306.99 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 306.99 and 113.56 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 306.99 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/306.99 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 306.99 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 34,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,861.78/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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