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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 307.11 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 307.11 and 96.47 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 307.11 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/307.11 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 307.11 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 29,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626.90/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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