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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.81 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.81 and 60.25 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.81 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.81 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.81 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 18,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485.30/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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