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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 306.35 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 306.35 and 58.02 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 306.35 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/306.35 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 306.35 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 17,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774.14/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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