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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 306.60 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 306.60 and 60.10 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 306.60 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/306.60 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 306.60 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 18,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426.66/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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