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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 306.14 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 306.14 and 126.80 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 306.14 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/306.14 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 306.14 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 38,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818.68/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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