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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.93 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.93 and 67.69 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.93 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.93 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.93 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 20,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.22/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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