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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.18 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.18 and 135.68 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.18 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.18 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.18 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 41,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,542.50/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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