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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 306.32 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 306.32 and 59.94 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 306.32 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/306.32 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 306.32 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 18,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360.52/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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