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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 307.02 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 307.02 and 96.43 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 307.02 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/307.02 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 307.02 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 29,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,605.94/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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