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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.30 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.30 and 107.90 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.30 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.30 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.30 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 33,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049.77/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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