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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 306.66 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 306.66 and 96.26 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 306.66 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/306.66 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 306.66 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 29,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.56/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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