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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 306.15 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 306.15 and 95.80 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 306.15 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/306.15 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 306.15 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 29,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,327.93/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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