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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 306.46 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 306.46 and 96.02 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 306.46 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/306.46 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 306.46 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 29,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426.29/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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