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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 306.84 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 306.84 and 136.32 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 306.84 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/306.84 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 306.84 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 41,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828.43/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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