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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.11 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.11 and 95.81 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.11 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.11 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.11 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 29,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,327.11/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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