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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 305.98 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 305.98 and 131.01 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 305.98 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/305.98 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 305.98 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 40,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085.83/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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