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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.44 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.44 and 135.96 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.44 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.44 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.44 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 41,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,662.26/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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