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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 307.16 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 307.16 and 131.77 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 307.16 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/307.16 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 307.16 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 40,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,473.81/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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