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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 306.48 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 306.48 and 135.80 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 306.48 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/306.48 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 306.48 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 41,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,619.31/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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