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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 307.28 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 307.28 and 96.67 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 307.28 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/307.28 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 307.28 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 29,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704.76/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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