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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.47 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.47 and 58.73 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.47 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.47 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.47 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 18,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058.19/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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