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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 306.64 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 306.64 and 67.44 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 306.64 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/306.64 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 306.64 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 20,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,679.80/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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