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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 306.34 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 306.34 and 96.06 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 306.34 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/306.34 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 306.34 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 29,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,427.02/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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