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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.70 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.70 and 60.21 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.70 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.70 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.70 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 18,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466.26/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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