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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.32 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.32 and 135.80 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.32 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.32 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.32 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 41,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598.26/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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