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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 305.73 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 305.73 and 135.56 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 305.73 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/305.73 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 305.73 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 41,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443.23/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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