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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 306.56 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 306.56 and 52.38 is: 78.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 306.56 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/306.56 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 306.56 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 16,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056.21/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.56

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