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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 306.02 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 306.02 and 95.78 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 306.02 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/306.02 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 306.02 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 29,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311.60/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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