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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.83 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.83 and 60.26 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.83 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.83 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.83 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 18,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,489.27/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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