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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 306.12 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 306.12 and 101.40 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 306.12 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/306.12 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 306.12 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 31,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,040.57/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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