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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.18 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.18 and 156.12 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.18 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.18 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.18 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 47,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,800.82/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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