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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 306.29 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 306.29 and 101.44 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 306.29 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/306.29 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 306.29 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 31,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070.69/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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