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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.51 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.51 and 96.17 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.51 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.51 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.51 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 29,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475.05/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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