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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 305.48 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 305.48 and 130.68 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 305.48 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/305.48 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 305.48 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 39,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,920.13/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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