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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 306.56 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 306.56 and 67.35 is: 101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 306.56 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/306.56 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 306.56 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 20,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,646.82/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.04

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