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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.60 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.60 and 113.96 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.60 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.60 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.60 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 35,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.58/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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