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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.76 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.76 and 108.31 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.76 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.76 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.76 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 33,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225.18/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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