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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 305.95 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 305.95 and 59.71 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 305.95 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/305.95 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 305.95 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 18,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268.27/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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