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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 305.96 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 305.96 and 59.70 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 305.96 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/305.96 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 305.96 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 18,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,265.81/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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