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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 306.38 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 306.38 and 108 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 306.38 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/306.38 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 306.38 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 33,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089.31/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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