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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 307.28 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 307.28 and 113.49 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 307.28 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/307.28 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 307.28 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 34,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873.21/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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