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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.79 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.79 and 153.09 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.79 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.79 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.79 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 46,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,966.10/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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