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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.55 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.55 and 152.79 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.55 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.55 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.55 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 46,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,837.77/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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