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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.12 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.12 and 121.70 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.12 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.12 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.12 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 37,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254.80/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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