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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 307.20 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 307.20 and 96.53 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 307.20 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/307.20 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 307.20 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 29,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654.78/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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