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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306 and 131.07 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 40,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107.42/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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