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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.38 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.38 and 60.65 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.38 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.38 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.38 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 18,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.60/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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