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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.32 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.32 and 95.94 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.32 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.32 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.32 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 29,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387.86/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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