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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.48 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.48 and 134.54 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.48 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.48 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.48 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 41,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.82/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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