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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.35 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.35 and 101.54 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.35 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.35 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.35 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 31,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104.74/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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