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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 306.58 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 306.58 and 108.18 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 306.58 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/306.58 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 306.58 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 33,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,165.82/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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