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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 306.39 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 306.39 and 59.95 is: 89.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 306.39 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/306.39 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 306.39 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 18,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368.08/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.94

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