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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 307.26 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 307.26 and 60.59 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 307.26 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/307.26 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 307.26 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 18,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.35/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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