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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306 and 142.96 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 43,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.76/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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