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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 306.97 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 306.97 and 113.66 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 306.97 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/306.97 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 306.97 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 34,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.39/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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