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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 306.44 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 306.44 and 60 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 306.44 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/306.44 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 306.44 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 18,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386.10/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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