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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 306.18 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 306.18 and 95.94 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 306.18 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/306.18 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 306.18 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 29,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374.91/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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