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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 306.68 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 306.68 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 306.68 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/306.68 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 306.68 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 18,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449.87/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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