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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 306.69 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 306.69 and 96.20 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 306.69 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/306.69 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 306.69 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 29,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,502.04/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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