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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.42 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.42 and 113.83 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.42 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.42 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.42 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 34,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,993.62/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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