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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.24 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.24 and 96.11 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.24 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.24 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.24 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 29,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,432.73/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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