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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 305.94 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 305.94 and 107.74 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 305.94 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/305.94 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 305.94 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 32,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961.98/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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