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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 306.62 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 306.62 and 107.06 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 306.62 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/306.62 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 306.62 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 32,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,824.67/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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