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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.30 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.30 and 135.86 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.30 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.30 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.30 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 41,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612.81/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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