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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 306.20 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 306.20 and 101.34 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 306.20 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/306.20 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 306.20 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 31,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029.80/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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