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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.10 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.10 and 59.77 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.10 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.10 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.10 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 18,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.60/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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