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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 307.24 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 307.24 and 95.38 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 307.24 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/307.24 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 307.24 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 29,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,304.55/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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