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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.54 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.54 and 76.14 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.54 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.54 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.54 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 23,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339.96/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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