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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.96 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.96 and 139.77 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.96 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.96 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.96 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 42,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.80/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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