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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.13 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.13 and 106.77 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.13 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.13 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.13 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 32,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.50/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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