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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 309.20 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 309.20 and 113.49 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 309.20 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/309.20 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 309.20 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 35,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090.54/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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