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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.43 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.43 and 96.68 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.43 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.43 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.43 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 29,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722.33/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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