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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 308.12 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 308.12 and 113.86 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 308.12 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/308.12 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 308.12 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 35,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,082.54/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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