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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 307.26 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 307.26 and 113.27 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 307.26 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/307.26 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 307.26 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 34,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,801.80/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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