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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 307.19 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 307.19 and 60.47 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 307.19 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/307.19 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 307.19 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 18,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.78/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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