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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 306.77 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 306.77 and 113.39 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 306.77 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/306.77 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 306.77 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 34,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784.65/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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