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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 307.08 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 307.08 and 139.53 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 307.08 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/307.08 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 307.08 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 42,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.87/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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