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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.18 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.18 and 155.54 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.18 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.18 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.18 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 47,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,621.71/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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