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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 306.34 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 306.34 and 94.55 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 306.34 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/306.34 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 306.34 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 28,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966.06/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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