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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.19 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.19 and 96.50 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.19 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.19 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.19 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 29,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,644.84/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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