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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 306.78 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 306.78 and 67.58 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 306.78 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/306.78 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 306.78 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 20,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732.19/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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