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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.18 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.18 and 101.45 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.18 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.18 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.18 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 31,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060.43/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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