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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 306.60 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 306.60 and 108.19 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 306.60 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/306.60 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 306.60 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 33,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,171.05/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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