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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 307.51 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 307.51 and 60.69 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 307.51 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/307.51 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 307.51 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 18,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662.48/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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