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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 307.32 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 307.32 and 113.80 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 307.32 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/307.32 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 307.32 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 34,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973.02/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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