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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.58 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.58 and 113.93 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.58 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.58 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.58 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 35,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042.59/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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