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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.08 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.08 and 136.68 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.08 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.08 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.08 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 41,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971.69/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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