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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 306.57 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 306.57 and 60.07 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 306.57 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/306.57 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 306.57 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 18,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,414.13/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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