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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 307.04 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 307.04 and 113.62 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 307.04 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/307.04 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 307.04 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 34,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,884.35/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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