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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 306.86 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 306.86 and 106.97 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 306.86 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/306.86 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 306.86 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 32,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.75/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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