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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.72 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.72 and 101.93 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.72 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.72 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.72 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 31,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,262.44/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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