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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 306.62 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 306.62 and 67.49 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 306.62 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/306.62 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 306.62 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 20,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693.57/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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