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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 306 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 306 and 95.85 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 306 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/306 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 306 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 29,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330.10/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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