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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306.26 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306.26 and 131.03 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306.26 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306.26 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306.26 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 40,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.25/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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