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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.57 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.57 and 96.14 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.57 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.57 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.57 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 29,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,473.64/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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