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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 307.82 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 307.82 and 113.90 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 307.82 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/307.82 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 307.82 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 35,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058.59/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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