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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 307.62 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 307.62 and 113.88 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 307.62 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/307.62 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 307.62 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 35,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,031.77/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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