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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 305.96 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 305.96 and 95.76 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 305.96 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/305.96 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 305.96 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 29,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298.73/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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