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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.11 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.11 and 95.16 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.11 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.11 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.11 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 29,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224.59/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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