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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.05 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.05 and 58.48 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.05 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.05 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.05 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 17,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,956.89/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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