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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.17 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.17 and 95.10 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.17 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.17 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.17 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 29,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210.33/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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