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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.44 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.44 and 60.71 is: 91.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.44 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.44 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.44 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 18,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664.68/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.06

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