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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 306.57 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 306.57 and 135.91 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 306.57 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/306.57 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 306.57 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 41,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665.93/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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