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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.61, 307.02 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.61, 307.02 and 96.41 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.61 : 307.02 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.61/307.02 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.61x = 307.02 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.61x = 29,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599.80/204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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