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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.26 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.26 and 96.33 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.26 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.26 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.26 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 29,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501.54/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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