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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.38 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.38 and 101.48 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.38 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.38 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.38 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 31,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091.44/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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