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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.36 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.36 and 96.67 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.36 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.36 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.36 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 29,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711.48/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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