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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 307.07 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 307.07 and 94.98 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 307.07 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/307.07 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 307.07 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 29,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165.03/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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