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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 306.71 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 306.71 and 96.23 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 306.71 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/306.71 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 306.71 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 29,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512.69/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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