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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 306.36 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 306.36 and 142.79 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 306.36 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/306.36 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 306.36 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 43,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.14/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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