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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 306.24 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 306.24 and 101.38 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 306.24 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/306.24 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 306.24 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 31,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,046.61/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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