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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.20 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.20 and 113.62 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.20 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.20 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.20 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 34,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,904.06/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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