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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.08 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.08 and 50.65 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.08 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.08 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.08 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 15,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553.60/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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