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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 305.78 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 305.78 and 95.72 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 305.78 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/305.78 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 305.78 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 29,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269.55/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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