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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 307.08 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 307.08 and 96.56 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 307.08 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/307.08 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 307.08 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 29,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651.64/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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