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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 306.36 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 306.36 and 126.39 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 306.36 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/306.36 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 306.36 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 38,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720.84/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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