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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.06 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.06 and 96.48 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.06 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.06 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.06 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 29,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625.15/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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