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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.08 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.08 and 142.49 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.08 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.08 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.08 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 43,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613.93/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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