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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.23 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.23 and 96.12 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.23 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.23 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.23 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 29,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434.35/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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