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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 306.64 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 306.64 and 94.86 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 306.64 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/306.64 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 306.64 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 29,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087.87/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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