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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 306.53 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 306.53 and 60.06 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 306.53 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/306.53 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 306.53 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 18,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.19/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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