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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 306.82 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 306.82 and 67.58 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 306.82 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/306.82 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 306.82 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 20,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734.90/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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