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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 307.40 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 307.40 and 60.61 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 307.40 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/307.40 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 307.40 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 18,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631.02/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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