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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 307.23 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 307.23 and 135.28 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 307.23 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/307.23 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 307.23 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 41,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562.07/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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