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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 306.15 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 306.15 and 59.82 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 306.15 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/306.15 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 306.15 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 18,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,313.89/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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