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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.73 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.73 and 113.43 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.73 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.73 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.73 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 34,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,792.38/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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