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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.62 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.62 and 94.77 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.62 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.62 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.62 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 29,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,058.26/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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