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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 306.32 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 306.32 and 131.18 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 306.32 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/306.32 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 306.32 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 40,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184.15/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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