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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 306.34 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 306.34 and 59.96 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 306.34 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/306.34 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 306.34 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 18,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368.15/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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