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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 305.79 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 305.79 and 139.66 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 305.79 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/305.79 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 305.79 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 42,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706.63/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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