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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.14 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.14 and 67.16 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.14 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.14 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.14 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 20,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.03/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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