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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.75 and 67.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.75 and 67.57 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.75 = 67.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.75 = 67.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.75 × 67.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 20,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727.10/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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