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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 305.84 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 305.84 and 107.61 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 305.84 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/305.84 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 305.84 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 32,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,910.90/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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