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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 306.87 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 306.87 and 136.36 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 306.87 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/306.87 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 306.87 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 41,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844.79/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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