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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 306.99 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 306.99 and 139.80 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 306.99 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/306.99 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 306.99 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 42,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917.20/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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