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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.44 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.44 and 101.63 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.44 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.44 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.44 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 31,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144.52/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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