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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 306.48 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 306.48 and 60.03 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 306.48 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/306.48 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 306.48 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 18,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.99/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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