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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.14 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.14 and 59.80 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.14 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.14 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.14 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 18,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,307.17/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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