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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 307.36 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 307.36 and 60.62 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 307.36 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/307.36 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 307.36 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 18,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632.16/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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