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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.27 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.27 and 59.89 is: 89.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.27 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.27 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.27 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 18,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342.51/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.84

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