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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.24 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.24 and 135.64 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.24 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.24 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.24 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 41,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538.39/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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