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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 306.83 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 306.83 and 131.13 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 306.83 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/306.83 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 306.83 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 40,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234.62/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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