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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 307.16 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 307.16 and 58.56 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 307.16 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/307.16 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 307.16 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 17,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987.29/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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