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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 305.76 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 305.76 and 138.94 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 305.76 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/305.76 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 305.76 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 42,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,481.27/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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