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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 307.08 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 307.08 and 67.78 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 307.08 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/307.08 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 307.08 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 20,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.11/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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