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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.83 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.83 and 101.93 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.83 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.83 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.83 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 31,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.67/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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