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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.59 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.59 and 96.39 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.59 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.59 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.59 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 29,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.73/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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