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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 305.62 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 305.62 and 135.33 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 305.62 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/305.62 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 305.62 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 41,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359.55/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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