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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 306.98 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 306.98 and 131.44 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 306.98 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/306.98 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 306.98 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 40,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349.45/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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