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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.18 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.18 and 94.57 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.18 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.18 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.18 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 28,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954.68/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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