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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 306.44 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 306.44 and 106.90 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 306.44 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/306.44 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 306.44 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 32,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.44/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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