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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.32 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.32 and 101.60 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.32 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.32 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.32 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 31,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.11/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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