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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 307.00 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 307.00 and 96.40 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 307.00 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/307.00 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 307.00 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 29,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592.78/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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