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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.53 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.53 and 50.28 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.53 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.53 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.53 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 15,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412.33/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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