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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.69 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.69 and 101.76 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.69 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.69 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.69 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 31,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207.24/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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