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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 307.83 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 307.83 and 112.67 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 307.83 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/307.83 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 307.83 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 34,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681.43/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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