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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 306 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 306 and 138.40 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 306 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/306 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 306 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 42,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350.40/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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