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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 306.18 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 306.18 and 95.99 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 306.18 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/306.18 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 306.18 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 29,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388.69/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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