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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 306.06 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 306.06 and 107.92 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 306.06 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/306.06 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 306.06 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 33,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030.00/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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