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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.43 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.43 and 113.81 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.43 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.43 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.43 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 34,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,986.93/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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