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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 306.39 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 306.39 and 101.62 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 306.39 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/306.39 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 306.39 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 31,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135.35/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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