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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 306.23 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 306.23 and 95.87 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 306.23 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/306.23 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 306.23 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 29,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,356.26/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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