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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 306.89 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 306.89 and 72.85 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 306.89 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/306.89 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 306.89 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 22,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356.65/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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