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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 306.72 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 306.72 and 60.20 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 306.72 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/306.72 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 306.72 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 18,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464.54/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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