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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.50 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.50 and 60.68 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.50 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.50 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.50 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 18,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659.10/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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