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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306.20 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306.20 and 107.83 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306.20 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306.20 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306.20 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 33,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017.55/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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