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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.51 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.51 and 136.16 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.51 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.51 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.51 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 41,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,868.68/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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