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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.08 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.08 and 95.78 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.08 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.08 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.08 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 29,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,316.99/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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