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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 306.14 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 306.14 and 59.84 is: 89.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 306.14 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/306.14 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 306.14 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 18,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317.59/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.73

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