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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 306.87 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 306.87 and 136.17 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 306.87 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/306.87 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 306.87 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 41,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786.49/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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