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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 305.98 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 305.98 and 101.32 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 305.98 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/305.98 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 305.98 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 31,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000.88/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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