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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 307.12 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 307.12 and 96.48 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 307.12 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/307.12 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 307.12 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 29,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,630.94/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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