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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.29 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.29 and 106.70 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.29 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.29 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.29 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 32,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681.14/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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