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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 306.03 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 306.03 and 130.71 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 306.03 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/306.03 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 306.03 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 40,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001.18/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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