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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 306.84 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 306.84 and 96.29 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 306.84 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/306.84 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 306.84 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 29,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544.09/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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