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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.42 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.42 and 135.42 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.42 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.42 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.42 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 41,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495.40/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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