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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.71 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.71 and 101.69 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.71 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.71 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.71 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 31,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189.34/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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