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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 306.72 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 306.72 and 96.22 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 306.72 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/306.72 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 306.72 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 29,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512.60/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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