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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 309.14 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 309.14 and 204.68 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 309.14 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/309.14 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 309.14 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 63,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,274.78/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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