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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306.16 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306.16 and 59.81 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306.16 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306.16 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306.16 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 18,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311.43/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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