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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 306.91 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 306.91 and 113.56 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 306.91 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/306.91 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 306.91 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 34,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852.70/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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