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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 306.06 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 306.06 and 131.01 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 306.06 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/306.06 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 306.06 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 40,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096.92/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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