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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306.24 and 67.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306.24 and 67.17 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306.24 = 67.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306.24 = 67.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306.24 × 67.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 20,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571.42/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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