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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.48 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.48 and 138.40 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.48 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.48 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.48 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 42,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,414.61/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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