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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.31 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.31 and 60.60 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.31 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.31 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.31 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 18,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,622.68/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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