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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.96 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.96 and 99.14 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.96 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.96 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.96 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 30,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,432.01/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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