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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.60 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.60 and 96.55 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.60 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.60 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.60 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 29,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,602.23/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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