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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 306.62 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 306.62 and 142.05 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 306.62 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/306.62 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 306.62 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 43,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556.34/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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