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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.26 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.26 and 59.88 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.26 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.26 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.26 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 18,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338.85/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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