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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.31 and 67.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.31 and 67.93 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.31 = 67.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.31 = 67.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.31 × 67.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 20,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874.46/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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