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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 305.85 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 305.85 and 135.72 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 305.85 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/305.85 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 305.85 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 41,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,509.96/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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