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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 305.98 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 305.98 and 107.76 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 305.98 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/305.98 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 305.98 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 32,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972.40/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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