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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 305.95 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 305.95 and 95.81 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 305.95 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/305.95 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 305.95 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 29,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313.07/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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