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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 305.77 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 305.77 and 130.01 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 305.77 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/305.77 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 305.77 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 39,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.63/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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