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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 307.83 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 307.83 and 131.99 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 307.83 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/307.83 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 307.83 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 40,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630.48/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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