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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.30 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.30 and 67.24 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.30 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.30 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.30 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 20,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595.61/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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