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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 306.91 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 306.91 and 95.11 is: 142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 306.91 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/306.91 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 306.91 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 29,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190.21/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.54

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