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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 307.41 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 307.41 and 95.19 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 307.41 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/307.41 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 307.41 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 29,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.36/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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