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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 306.46 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 306.46 and 101.55 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 306.46 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/306.46 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 306.46 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 31,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.48/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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