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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.17 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.17 and 95.95 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.17 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.17 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.17 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 29,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,377.01/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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