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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.48 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.48 and 68.00 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.48 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.48 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.48 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 20,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909.49/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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