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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 306.72 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 306.72 and 136.20 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 306.72 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/306.72 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 306.72 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 41,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,775.90/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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