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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 307.59 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 307.59 and 136.38 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 307.59 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/307.59 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 307.59 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 41,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,949.12/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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