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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 306.50 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 306.50 and 108.07 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 306.50 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/306.50 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 306.50 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 33,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123.46/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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