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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.25, 307.67 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.25, 307.67 and 113.99 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.25 : 307.67 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.25/307.67 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.25x = 307.67 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.25x = 35,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071.30/205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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