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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.43 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.43 and 96.67 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.43 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.43 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.43 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 29,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,719.26/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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