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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.36 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.36 and 60.64 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.36 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.36 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.36 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 18,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638.31/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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