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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 306.39 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 306.39 and 58.02 is: 87.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 306.39 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/306.39 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 306.39 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 17,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,776.75/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.03

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