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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 306.70 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 306.70 and 136.12 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 306.70 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/306.70 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 306.70 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 41,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,748.00/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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