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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 306.74 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 306.74 and 60.18 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 306.74 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/306.74 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 306.74 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 18,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.31/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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