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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 306.07 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 306.07 and 152.75 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 306.07 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/306.07 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 306.07 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 46,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,751.07/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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