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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.26 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.26 and 96.78 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.26 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.26 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.26 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 29,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736.62/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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