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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 305.96 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 305.96 and 95.86 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 305.96 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/305.96 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 305.96 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 29,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329.33/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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