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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.29 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.29 and 50.13 is: 75.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.29 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.29 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.29 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 15,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352.79/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.19

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