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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 307.28 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 307.28 and 60.56 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 307.28 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/307.28 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 307.28 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 18,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.88/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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