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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 306.20 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 306.20 and 135.74 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 306.20 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/306.20 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 306.20 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 41,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,564.69/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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