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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.80 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.80 and 136.49 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.80 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.80 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.80 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 41,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,875.13/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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