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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 307.12 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 307.12 and 136.29 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 307.12 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/307.12 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 307.12 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 41,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857.38/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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