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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 306.08 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 306.08 and 59.76 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 306.08 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/306.08 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 306.08 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 18,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291.04/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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